Xolobeni mineral sands project, South Africa

A previously conducted mining study has concluded that the deposit is economically viable, with a mine life of about 22 years.

Xolobeni mineral sands project, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The proposed Xolobeni mineral sands project will be a dry mining operation as the area being mined is relatively small.

Sonjica to meet community over controversial Xolobeni project

South Africa’s Minerals and Energy Minister, Buyelwa Sonjica, will make the journey to Xolobeni in the Eastern Cape on Friday, to meet with community leaders, local government, and black economic-empowerment (BEE) partners of Australia-listed...

Zircon project selects new BEE partner

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities (MRC) has settled the matter of selecting a new black economic-empowerment (BEE) partner and is awaiting comment from the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) on the matter.

Govt to do balanced assessment of mining and environmental issues in Xolobeni mine-right review

A group of about 50 peaceful protesters from the Xolobeni community, in the Eastern Cape, handed over a petition in support of the proposed heavy minerals mining project in the area, to the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) on Tuesday.

Oz miner announces BEE deal for Xolobeni project

Australia’s Mineral Commodities said it has passed a key milestone with its Xolobeni Mineral Sands project in South Africa, announcing an agreement with a community-based black economic empowerment (BEE) partner for a potential two-stage...